Do you have a rival? Hannah in the Bible did. As did Rachel and Leah. Today we look at rivalries, competitions, and comparisons that happen between women. Whether you've always been compared to a rival sister or cousin, or whether or not you've just found yourself in...
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Leah and Other Misunderstood Women of Bible Feat: Mary DeMuth
Today Heather welcomes author and podcaster, Mary DeMuth on the show to talk about Leah and other women from the Bible whose stories we may not have learned accurately in Sunday School! Her brand new book, "The Most Misunderstood Women of the Bible" dives deep into...
Rachel And Leah: Three Lessons Leah Can Teach Us About Beauty and Body Image
I used to believe that Genesis 29:17 was the meanest verse in the whole Bible. Leah's eyes were weak, but Rachel was beautiful in form and appearance. (ESV) How could God tell us that Rachel beamed with physical beauty while Leah lacked great eyes? Isn't that a bit...
Amazing Podcast for Christian Women to Improve Body Image and Stop Comparing
Hey friend! Are you looking for a podcast for Christian women that will improve your body image and help you stop comparing yourself to others? Author, speaker, and Christian body image expert Heather Creekmore will make you laugh, encourage you with biblical truth,...
20 Ways to Feel Lighter This Summer: Quick Body Image Boosters
Body image isn't really about your body. It's not about your size, your weight, or dimensions. No, it's about your brain and your heart. Although many popular psychologists would only acknowledge poor thinking as the problem, poor patterns of belief are just as much...
Leah Wasn’t Beautiful: Lessons from Rachel and Leah
Have you ever typed something into Google that you hoped no one would ever see? I sure have. It feels safe to reveal our hearts in the questions we ask a search engine. You can't raise your hand in small group and ask something like this: "What if I desperately want...
Beauty and the Beast, Rachel and Leah
You might be wondering what in the world Beauty and the Beast has in common with marriage and a lady from the Bible. I did too, until the last few days. I have started a book study on Heather Creekmore's book Compared To Who and by the second chapter I am upset. Not...
Esther: Beauty for a Purpose
As far as Bible stories go, Esther has always been one of my favorites. A young girl is plucked from the masses as the next queen. She gets a year of spa treatments and then a chance to win a king's affection. How glamorous and exciting! And, how totally random that...
Cindy Crawford’s Untouched Photos Went Viral: Why Are We Cheering?
Thigh dimples. Belly pooch. Saggy breasts. Stretch marks. We love to see them. No. Not on our own bodies. Yikes! Certainly not. We all bear the marks of this fallen world. Well most of us over the age of nineteen do. There are a few fortunate ones out there. (But...